Daniel J. Kass
Distinguished in Sarcoidosis

Dr. Daniel J. Kass

Pulmonary Medicine
UPMC
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center-Westgate
2004 West State Street, 
New Castle, PA 
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Distinguished in Sarcoidosis
UPMC
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center-Westgate
2004 West State Street, 
New Castle, PA 
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Overview

Daniel Kass, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Jameson, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Horizon. Dr. Kass is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his fellowship at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Kass specializes in treating patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Dr. Kass is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 117 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Sarcoidosis.

Graduate Institution
New York University School Of Medicine
Residency
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center-Westgate
2004 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101
Call: 724-698-1697
Other Locations
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Simmons Center
3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-802-3275

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 07, 2023
Integrating Palliative Care for Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Their Caregivers
Integrating Palliative Care for Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Their Caregivers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 07, 2020
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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117 Total Publications

Are we pro-PRO-C4?
Are we pro-PRO-C4?
Journal: Thorax
Published: September 19, 2025
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